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2,5-Dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole, 97% (dry wt.), water <3%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2,5-Dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole is used in synthesizing polymers and heavy metal and basic salts. It acts as an additive in lubricating oils, greases and in electrode compositions. It also acts as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and dyes, as a chelating agent in the analysis of metals. It also serves as an anticorrosion and antirust agent.
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2,5-Dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole is used in synthesizing polymers and heavy metal and basic salts. It acts as an additive in lubricating oils, greases and in electrode compositions. It also acts as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and dyes, as a chelating agent in the analysis of metals. It also serves as an anticorrosion and antirust agent.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼162°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 250 g |
Beilstein | 113444 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 150.24 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2,5-Dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10099389 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12615.30,A12615.18 |
W17E025 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12615.30,A12615.18 |
U08F023 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12615.30,A12615.18 |
10033565 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12615.30,A12615.18 |
10185970 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12615.30,A12615.18 |
Safety and Handling

- 2,5-Dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,3,4-Thiadiazolidine-2,5-dithione
RUO – Research Use Only
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